Cardamom PMD-51 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB8565, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yearling from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB8565 · PMD-51
Cardamom
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cardamom Technical Profile
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Cardamom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cardamom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCardamom
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsYearling
Yearling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Benetello
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bronco Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Chowning's Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Nearly identical
S'mores
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spiced Rum
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vintage Brass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cardamom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cardamom
#AB8565
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cardamom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cardamom Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cardamom.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cardamom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cardamom have?
Cardamom by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cardamom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cardamom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cardamom are Yearling by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Almond Roca by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Benetello by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cardamom's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cardamom?
Cardamom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cardamom's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.